Job Description
Financial Accountant
Location: Northampton (Office-based)
About the Role
We’re looking for a technically strong and detail-driven Financial Accountant to join a growing, fast-paced business. This is a pivotal role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the company’s financial reporting.
You’ll take ownership of the general ledger, lead on statutory reporting and audit, and play a critical role in cashflow forecasting and financial control. This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including CFO-level, and the opportunity to influence key financial decisions in a complex, multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cashflow & Financial Control
- Produce and maintain daily cashflow reporting
- Own the rolling 13-week cashflow forecast and longer-term projections
- Monitor cash performance and analyse variances
- Support debt facility management, including drawdowns and compliance
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
- Ensure accurate and compliant financial statements in line with UK GAAP (FRS102)
- Manage intercompany reconciliations and group accounting entries
- Support acquisition accounting and complex accounting areas
- Maintain and develop accounting policies
Audit & Statutory Compliance
- Lead the year-end statutory accounts process and external audit
- Manage relationships with external auditors and advisors
- Ensure all Companies House filings and legal obligations are met
Tax & Compliance
- Oversee tax compliance across VAT, corporation tax, PAYE and other obligations
- Maintain tax calendars and liaise with external advisors
- Support tax risk management and reporting
Balance Sheet & Controls
- Own balance sheet integrity and reconciliation processes
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Improve financial controls and processes
About You
You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical expertise and a proactive, inquisitive mindset.
Essential:
- Qualified accountant (or actively working towards)
- Experience in financial or group accounting
- Strong understanding of financial statements and double-entry accounting
- Experience managing audits and statutory reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and cashflow forecasting
Desirable:
- Experience in a multi-entity or complex group structure
- Knowledge of FRS102 / IFRS
- Exposure to debt facilities or lender reporting
- Experience in a private equity-backed environment
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- High attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage deadlines and cyclical workloads
- Confidence to challenge and investigate anomalies
- Strong communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Why Apply?
- Join a growing and ambitious business
- High-impact role with real responsibility and visibility
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance
- Supportive, collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and take ownership within a dynamic finance team, we’d love to hear from you.
